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Category: Kosciusko County

Gail M. Mast, 86, Cromwell, passed away at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2018, at her son’s home in Cookeville, Tenn. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Carolyn “Sis” Augsburger, 82, passed away in Tucson, Ariz. on May 7, 2018. She was born in Milford, Dec. 24, 1935, the daughter of the late John F. and Dorothy “Babe” (Bird) Augsburger. Mrs. Augsburger was known for her love of her family, animals (especially horses and her dogs), and her ability to yodel. Her …read more.

James Hale

May 10, 2018

James Hale, Warsaw, 43, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Rochester’s Woodlawn Hospital. Hale, the son of Frank Hale and Mary (Pratt) Baker, was born on March 17, 1975, in Warsaw; his parents survive. He was a graduate of Whitko High School and had worked for Warsaw Coil and Warsaw Foundry. He …read more.

Betty Lucille Alderfer Schuman, 79, Winona Lake, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born Jan. 28, 1939, in Argos, to Harold Swihart and Helen M. (Miller) Swihart. On June 28, 1957, she was married to Forest “Frosty” Alderfer, he passed away on June 18, …read more.

David “Spencer” Cordle, 70, passed away May 4, 2018 at his home Milford. He was born July 18, 1947, in Eaton, to William and Mildred (Baker) Cordle. He was preceded in death by his parents and two children; Mark Allen and Shelly Kay. Surviving is his significant other, Jackie “Pockets” Bond; three children: Abigail Cordle, …read more.

Wayne E. Marshall

May 9, 2018

Wayne E. Marshall, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 1 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Nov. 17, 1937, in Wabash, to Marion and Dorothy (Bolinger) Marshall. A 60-year resident of Kosciusko County, he was united in marriage to Helen Hyslop, who preceded him Sept. 17, 2008. Mr. Marshall …read more.

Carolyn “Sis” Augsburger, 82, Tucson, Ariz., passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.  She was formerly of Milford. Born the daughter of John F. and Dorothy “Babe” Augsburger.  Surviving are her brother John B. Augsburger, Milford and her daughters, Rita Charlton and Carla Curtis, three granddaughters and four great grandchildren.  ] She was an avid horse …read more.

Buddy Pearson

May 9, 2018

Buddy “Bud” Pearson, 84, Cromwell, passed away at 9 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home. He was born on Feb. 1, 1934, in Portland, Ore. He attended public schools in Oregon, Fresno College in Fresno, Calif. and was a United States Marine Corps veteran, who served during the Korean War. On Dec. …read more.

Gloria J. Miller

May 9, 2018

Gloria J. Miller, 94, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She was born July 10, 1923, in Atwood, to Charles A. Hammer and Grace Leedy Hammer. On Dec. 24, 1941, she was married to Ned E. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2004. She graduated …read more.

Harold Robert Wagoner, 97, Etna Green, passed away at 4:20 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. He was born on April 18, 1921, in Marion to Homer William and Myrtle Neva (Herring) Wagoner. He was a United States Army and Air Force veteran that served in World War II. On …read more.

Robert E. Mattix

May 8, 2018

Robert E. “Bob” Mattix, 87, rural Claypool, passed at 2:49 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born on Dec 20, 1930, in Claypool to Ralph and Neva (Jones) Mattix. He married on April 8, 1953, to Margie M. Shireman, who preceded on July 30, 1997. He had been a farmer and …read more.

Wayne E. Marshall, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 1 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Bobby M. Mathews

May 8, 2018

Bobby M. Mathews, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in his residence. Heaven gained an incredible soul and earth lost one of the greats. He was born to Harvey and Wilma (Tully) Mathews on May 20, 1926. A lifetime Warsaw resident he was united in marriage to Nila Rhodes Oct. …read more.

Buddy “Bud” Pearson, 84, Cromwell, passed away at 9 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Elinor E. Avery, 77, Plymouth, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. She was born July 17, 1940, in Warsaw to John and Francis (Estep) Holloway. She graduated in 1958 from Syracuse High School and was married on June 5, 1971, in Syracuse, to Frederick L. “Fred” Avery who …read more.

Elinor E. Avery, 77, Plymouth, formerly of Syracuse, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Harold R. Wagoner, 97, Etna Green, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N SR 15, Warsaw.

Martha L. Lozier

May 7, 2018

Martha L. Lozier, 66, North Webster, passed away at 2 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born April 16, 1952, in Chardon, Ohio to Neil and Mary (Weaver) Hostetler. She attended public school in Ohio, moved to the Kosciusko and Marshall County area in 1985 and to …read more.

Eleanor J. Robinson

May 7, 2018

Eleanor J. “Jean” Robinson, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Nov. 11, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Ralph and Eloise (Mabie) Method. She was a lifetime Syracuse area resident and graduated in 1945 from Syracuse High School. She was married …read more.

Alice Ann Neace

May 7, 2018

Alice Ann Neace, 61, Warsaw, passed away at 3 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at her residence. She was born Sept. 6, 1956, in Breathit County, Ky. to Braddoc Neace and Rachel (Combs) Neace. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past year, moving here from Kokomo. She was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and …read more.

Judith H. Smyjunas

May 6, 2018

Judith H. Smyjunas of Leesburg passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne at the age of 77.  She was born on Feb. 23, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana to Bert VanDercar and Henrietta (Grzeszczyk) VanDercar. On Oct. 13, 1962 in Auburn, she was married to Joseph Smyjunas, who survives.    Smyjunas …read more.

William Robert Vanator, known to most as “Bill,” passed away on Wednesday, May 2, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 85 years old at his death. A longtime resident of Berne (Adams County), Vanator was born on May 22,1932, in Kosciusko County and attended Leesburg School where he graduated in 1950. On Jan. 3, …read more.

Lois M. Hamman Branham, 84, of Kokomo, and formerly of Peru and Mentone passed at 11:26 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2018 at Waterford Place Health Campus of Kokomo. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Martha L. Lozier, 66, North Webster, passed away at 2 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and Cr 500N, North Webster.

Bobby M. Mathews, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

C. Colleen Slone

May 4, 2018

C. Colleen Slone, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. She was born May 25, 1930, in Auxier, Ky. to Joseph and Lucinda (Slaven) Wilson. Colleen Slone was united in marriage to Isaac “Ike” Slone in Prestonsburg, Ky., March 7, 1953. Mr. Slone preceded …read more.

Ernest A. Engelberth

May 4, 2018

Ernest “Ernie” A. Engelberth, 90, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at midnight, Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Grace Village Health Care. He was born on July 15, 1927, in Hammond, to Henry Engelberth and Elizabeth (Kaiser) Engelberth. On Jan. 25, 1953, he was married to Norma Jean (Leedy) Engelberth, who survives. Together …read more.

C. Colleen Slone, 87, Warsaw, Indiana passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Eleanor J. “Jean” Robinson, 90, Syracuse, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Marjorie S. Love, 90, Warsaw, passed away AT 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born March 4, 1928, to Wesley and Edna (Neer) Plotner in Leesburg. She was united in marriage to Devon Love on Sept. 6, 1951, in Mishawaka. He passed away July 20, 2011. Mrs. Love …read more.

Colie McCool, 86, Warsaw, formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Monday April 30, 2018, in Mason Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. He was born on Oct. 30, 1931, Fort Knox, Miss. Edna Brandon was united in marriage to Colie McCool on May 12, 1949 in Columbus, Miss. She preceded him in 2013. He …read more.

Dennis Gail Lundgren, 78, died April 29, 2018 at Fort Wayne’s VA Northern Indiana Hospital. He was born in a two-room log cabin in Pembine, Wisc. on April 15, 1940. His parents, Martha Filbert and Gail Lundgren, and his brother, Larry Lundgren, Sr., all preceded him in death. Mr. Lundgren attended schools in Elkhart and …read more.

Barbara Jean Horn

May 2, 2018

Barbara Jean Horn, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018, at Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. She was born Feb. 10, 1950, in Hinton, W. Va., the daughter of Melvin George Gill and Kathleen (Adkins) Gill. On Feb. 1, 1966, she was united in marriage to Yancy Horn, Jr. …read more.

Marjorie Love, 90, Warsaw, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday May 1, 2018, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Services for Harry William Price, North Webster, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the United Methodist Church, 7822 E. Epworth Forest Rd., North Webster. Mr. Price passed away on April 3, 2018, at the age of 66. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is …read more.

Glee Smith, 97, a seven year resident of Claypool, passed April 28, 2018, at Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1920, to Sherman E. and Ida (Mohler) Butler in Rifle, Colo. She graduated from high school in Wauneta, Neb. and from Concord College in Athens, W.V. with a Bachelor of Science. For …read more.

Neva Irene Akers

May 1, 2018

Neva Irene Akers, 92, Warsaw passed away at 2:55 p.m., April 30, 2018, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born Aug. 1, 1925, in Paintsville, Ky. to Edgar and Grace (Whitaker) Hannah. On Oct. 28, 1942, in Paintsville, Ky. she was united in marriage to Grundy Logan Akers, who preceded her on May 10, …read more.

Dennis G. Lundgren, 78, Warsaw, died Sunday, April 29, 2018, in the VA Northern Indiana Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Colie McCool, 86, Warsaw, formerly of Pierceton, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Monday April 30, 2018, in Mason Heath and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to http://www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Donald Ralph Taylor

May 1, 2018

Donald Ralph “Don” Taylor, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 7:21 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at his home. He was born July 13, 1940, in Jollytown, Penn. to Rex and Nellie Mable (Campbell) Taylor. He graduated from West Greene High School in Greene County, Penn., Grace College in Winona Lake, and received his Masters of …read more.

Austin Davidson

May 1, 2018

Austin Davidson, 19, Syracuse passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 8, 1998, in Warsaw to Jason and Alicia (Wilson) Davidson. Mr. Davidson was one of a kind with a heart of gold. He had a smile that would light up a room, a witty sense of humor and …read more.

Steven Blue

May 1, 2018

Steven Blue, 57, Warsaw, passed at 12:03 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 27, 1960, in Rochester, to Boyd and Bessie (Shepherd) Blue. Blue had done transmission work in Wabash and Peru. He loved fishing. He was a WheelStand National Champion with his Camaro. He is …read more.

Barbara Jean Horn, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2018, in Fort Wayne’s Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Funeral arrangements have been trusted to Titus Funeral Home.

Gordon E. Rhodes

April 30, 2018

Gordon E. Rhodes, 96, Milford, passed away at 5:20 a.m., April 27, 2018, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care.  He was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Pierceton, to John and Martha (Roberts) Rhodes. Rhodes married Thedia A. Michael Sept. 10, 1960, at First Brethren Church in Milford.  She passed away Nov. 27, 2006.  Rhodes was a …read more.

Donald Ralph “Don” Taylor, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 7:21 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Glee E. Smith — PENDING

April 30, 2018

Glee E. Smith, 97, Claypool, died April 28, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home.

Austin Davidson, 19, Syracuse, passed away on April 27, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Susie Ward

April 27, 2018

Susie Ward, 91, North Webster, passed away on April 25, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Warren to Herman and Bessie (Bowman) Yates. On Nov. 8, 1947, she married Marvin Ward, who survives. She loved to travel throughout the world. She enjoyed playing euchre at the Senior Center …read more.

Audrey Barnett

April 27, 2018

Audrey Barnett, North Webster, passed away at 11:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. She was born in Stoke Row, England to P.J. and Louise (Landen) Cox. She attended Sonning Common Public Schools in Stoke Row and formerly lived in Tennessee and Illinois after moving to the United States …read more.

Rick J. Zimmerman Sr.

April 27, 2018

Rick J. Zimmerman Sr., 74, Syracuse, formerly of Fulton and Rochester, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at his home. He was the son of James W. and Marilee (Hatch) Zimmerman. He was married to Nancy Lee Walker in Rochester. He was co-owner of Zimmerman Brothers Funeral Home with his father and uncle. He was …read more.

Raymond O. “Jackie” Whitridge, 83, Pierceton, passed away at 11:36 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 7, 1934, in Fort Wayne to Raymond J. and Corine M. (Gunkel) Whitridge. He grew up in Fort Wayne and lived most of his life in …read more.

Clarence Wayne DeTurk

April 26, 2018

Clarence Wayne DeTurk, 98, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. He was born Aug. 24, 1919, in Fort Wayne, to Walter DeTurk and Terzah (Alshouse) DeTurk. On Aug. 19, 1943, he was married to Joan Lucille (Couts) DeTurk, the …read more.

Ernie Rogers — UPDATED

April 25, 2018

Ernie Rogers, 84, Syracuse, passed away March 11, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 16, 1933, in Syracuse to Lewis and Frances (Davis) Rogers. On Aug. 8, 1954, he married Julie Logan, who preceded him April 29, 2017. He was a lifelong area resident. He owned and operated Logan-Rogers Realty. He was …read more.

Nancy Brian — UPDATED

April 25, 2018

Nancy Brian, 75, Syracuse, passed away on April 22, 2018, at her home. She was born on March 18, 1943, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Ed and Ila (Garrett) Hutchings. On Oct. 17, 1970, she married Roger Brian, who survives. Along with her husband, she is survived by her son Michael (Kathy) Brian of Columbiana, …read more.

James Douglas Dials, 66, Warsaw, and formerly of Paintsville, Ky. passed away at 7:01 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Larry Dixon “Dick” Conover, 81, Warsaw, passed away in his residence at 7:37 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018. He was born Nov. 20, 1936, in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence Gilbert Conover and Daisy Thelma (Dixon) Conover. On Aug. 17, 1957, he was married to Betty Ann (Jones) Conover, who survives. He enlisted into the …read more.

Ralph ‘Rock’ Ray Jr.

April 24, 2018

Ralph “Rock” Ray, Jr., 85, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. Born in Tipton, he was the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Edna Ray. Rock Ray graduated from Portland High School, and then served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Ball State University and was a member …read more.

Kenneth Ray McDonough, 63, passed away on April 20, 2018 as a result of a long battle with cancer. His loving wife, Rose McDonough, was by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born to Betty Jean and Kenneth Ray McDonough Sr. of Detroit, Mich. He proudly served his …read more.

Lester E. Robinson, 94, Cromwell, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare Center, in Goshen.  Arrangements are currently pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier. 

Nancy Bryan — PENDING

April 23, 2018

Nancy Bryan, 75, Syracuse, passed away on April 22, 2018, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Marie ‘Tiger’ Somers

April 23, 2018

Marie “Tiger” Somers, 82, Syracuse passed away on April 20, 2018, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1936, in Loyal, Wisc. to Peter and Viola (Roll) Johannsen. On July 14, 1956, in Fort Wayne, she married Dan Somers, who survives. They were married for 61 years. She worked for Holiday Rambler in …read more.

Robert D. Walters

April 23, 2018

Robert “Bob” D. Walters, 84, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 1:24 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on Jan. 7, 1934, in Silver Lake, to Claude D. Walters and Mildred (Christner) Walters. On Dec. 31, 1955, he was married to Patricia Overmyer, she passed away …read more.

Isabelle Deafenbaugh, 91, Warsaw, passed away at 4:46 a.m., Saturday April 21, 2018, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangement are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kenneth Ray McDonough, 63, North Webster, passed away April 20, 2018 in Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Mamie Lucille Wood, 96, Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Lakeland Hospice House, Lakeland, Fla. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Donna Joan Metzger

April 19, 2018

Donna Joan Metzger, 74, Claypool, passed away in her home with family and dear friends at her side Tuesday, April 17, 2018. She was born Jan. 9, 1944, in Kosciusko County to Walter Leon and Tressie Amelia (Yoder) Blocher. On Jan. 1, 1964, she married Philip Dean Metzger. She was a homemaker and a member …read more.

Emma Grace Leeman

April 18, 2018

Emma Grace Leeman,11 months, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018, in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 20, 2017, in Goshen, to Nicholas and Sherry (Williamson) Leeman. Survivors include her parents Nicholas and Sherry; sisters: Sierra Marie (fiancé Dylan Hooper) Null, Goshen; Addison Darlene Leeman, at home; maternal grandparents: Alton (Sally) Williamson …read more.

Steven Carl Winkelman

April 18, 2018

Steven Carl “Steve” Winkelman, 48, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 3, 1969, in Huntington to Carl L. and Carolyn Patricia “Pat” (Florence) Winkelman. He attended Whitko High School in South Whitley, graduated in 1987 from Amherst High School …read more.

Helen Gayle Alcott

April 18, 2018

Helen Gayle Alcott (Formerly Helen Gayle Harding), 86, Syracuse and most recently Lexington, Ky. passed away April 10, 2018, in her daughter Keydron Wheeler’s home under hospice care. Alcott was born in Bowie, Colo. July 5, 1931, to Walter and Gertrude Harding. She spent her formative years on the western slope of Colorado where she …read more.

Bruce L. “Larry” Vanlaningham, 68, Milford, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born on March 15, 1950, in Warsaw to Bruce R. and Betty L. (Campbell) Vanlaningham. He was a lifetime Milford resident, graduated in 1968 from Milford High School, and served in the United States Army. He was married Aug. 10, 1973 …read more.

Charles D. “Dwayne” Jarvis, 53, Warsaw, passed away at 5:02 p.m., Monday April 16, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on June 18, 1964 to Charles E. and Betty J. (Hughes) Jarvis in Warsaw. He graduated from Warsaw High School and has been a lifetime resident of Warsaw. On June 22, 2012, …read more.

David Lee “Buck” Burns, 79, Leesburg, passed away at 9:12 a.m., April 15, 2018, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. He was born on Dec. 15, 1938, in Warsaw to George David and Florence Ellen (Strieby) Burns. He attended North Webster High School and was a lifetime area resident. He was married on June 22, 1956, …read more.

Gloria Sandoval

April 17, 2018

Gloria Sandoval, 67, Warsaw, and of Guanajuato, Mexico passed away at 12:48 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on May 25, 1950, in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico to Gregorio Sandoval Solórzano and Maria Soledad Sanchez Leon. Gloria Sandoval had been a resident of Kosciusko County for the …read more.

Charles D. Jarvis, 53, Warsaw passed away at 5:02 p.m., April 16, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw. To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Max Buell — PENDING

April 17, 2018

Max Buell, 78, North Webster, passed away at his home in Venice, Fla. on Sunday, April 15, 2018.  Arrangements are pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

William “Bill” F. Karst, 89, Goshen, living most of his life in Cromwell, passed away at 11 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen. Mr. Karst was born Dec. 3, 1928, to Julius Thomas and Leatha Sloma (Kline) Karst in Huntington County. On March 1, 1949, he married Doris Lorene Paul …read more.

Bruce L. “Larry” Vanlaningham, 68, Milford, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Gabino Munguia, 61, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, in his residence. He was born Oct. 13, 1956, in Puebla, Mexico to Cristobal Aca and Rosario Cuahuizo. He was united in marriage to Petra Gutierrez who survives. In addition, his children, Margarita, Gabino, Guadalupe, Alejandra, Carlos and Jose Luis Cuahuizo survive. Calling hours are …read more.

Maggie V. “Videll” Stelzer, 94, Warsaw, passed away at 4:28 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her home. She was born on Aug. 6, 1923, in Brenham, Texas to Thomas Lee and Ethel (Webb) Pittman. She grew up and graduated in 1942 from Milford High School in Milford, Texas. She was married on March …read more.

Carol A. Price

April 16, 2018

Carol A. Price, 75, Wakarusa, passed away at 12:44 a.m. on Saturday, April, 14, 2018, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born Oct. 5, 1942, in Goshen to James R. and Georgia E. (Elliot) Price. She grew up in South Bend, attended Central High School in South Bend, and lived most of …read more.

Jerry T. Morgan

April 16, 2018

Jerry T. Morgan, 74, Syracuse passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 29, 1943, in Goshen to Huber and Donna (Runge) Morgan. He graduated from Goshen High School. He married Sue Speicher in Milford Aug. 7, 1993. Mr. Morgan loved to work and was a dedicated Utilimaster employee for …read more.

Robert Lee Johnson Sr.

April 14, 2018

Robert Lee Johnson, Sr., 50, and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, passed away in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital at 12:44 a.m. on Thursday, April 12. He was born to Robert A. Johnson and Lois J. Stone-Johnson on Jan. 28, 1968. He was a graduate of Wawasee High School and had worked for Biomet and …read more.

Ralph Nibert

April 14, 2018

Ralph S. Nibert, 79, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. He was born Jan. 22, 1939, in Parkersburg, W.Va. to Charles Lewis and Rose Anna (Aippersbach) Nibert. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Kae Scott on Nov. 14, 1981, in Ashland, Ohio. He was …read more.

Robert L. Johnson-PENDING

April 13, 2018

Robert L. Johnson, 50, Warsaw, died at 12:44 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Gabino Munguia, 61, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Ken Wagner — UPDATED

April 13, 2018

Ken Wagner, 70, North Webster, passed away at his home on April 11, 2018, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandsons. He was born Sept. 26, 1947, in Nappanee to Francis and Maxine (Canen) Wagner. On July 4, 1968, at Fort Sill, Okla., he married Judy Ridings, who survives. Born and raised in Nappanee, his …read more.

Richard Felkner

April 13, 2018

Mr. Richard (Dick) Felkner, formerly a resident of Milford, passed away at his home in Fort Meyers Beach, Fla., March 25, 2018. He was 85 years old and is survived by Peggy Felkner, his wife of 42 years. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and an active, dedicated member of the American Legion and Veterans of …read more.

Ralph S. Nibert, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Steven P. “Steve” Rookstool, 48, Cromwell, passed away at 2:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Ken Wagner — PENDING

April 11, 2018

Ken Wagner, 70, North Webster, passed away at his home on April 11, 2018.  Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Gregory Worth Jackson

April 11, 2018

Gregory (Greg) Worth Jackson, 67, Milford, died April 10, 2018, to begin his eternal heavenly life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on June 1, 1950, to Worth and Betty Jackson of Milford. He graduated from Milford High School in 1968 and Purdue University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering in …read more.

Paul Kindle — UPDATED

April 11, 2018

Paul Kindle, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Warsaw to John and Susie (Brandenburg) Kindle. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from February 1952 to January 1954, as a Corporal (T4) in the 22nd …read more.

Betty L. Baxter

April 11, 2018

Betty L. Baxter, 73, Tippecanoe, passed away at 1:19 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2018, at home. She peacefully fell asleep with her family at her side. She was born July 8, 1944, in South Bend. She was the daughter of Warren and Mary LaRue Davis. She lived her most of her life in the area. …read more.

Richard Gunter

April 11, 2018

Richard Gunter, 82, Warsaw and formerly of Mentone, passed away at 2:58 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 24, 1935, in Columbia City to Elmer and Thelda (Wise) Gunter. Mr. Gunter graduated from Claypool High School and served in the Army from 1953-1956 as a Sergeant during …read more.

Paul Kindle — PENDING

April 11, 2018

Paul Kindle, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Parkview-Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

Patricia Ann “Pat” Cox, 66, Warsaw, passed away AT 7:36 a.m., April 9, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 10, 1951, in Chicago, Ill. to Erwin and Elizabeth (Oliver) Link. On Feb. 14, 1985, she was united in marriage to Michael D. Cox, who survives. She was a Warsaw …read more.

Sadie Lynn Hoffert, 44, Pierceton, passed away at 5:26 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 24, 1973, in Three Rivers, Mich. to Gary L. and Cheryl L. (Milliman) Haskins. She grew up in Constantine, Mich., graduated in 1993 from Constantine High …read more.

Max William Moore, 75, Winona Lake, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018, at his home. He was born on June 4, 1942, in Fort Wayne to John W. and Josephine G. (Hoover) Moore. He graduated in 1960 from Southside High School in Fort Wayne and in 1965 from Purdue University in …read more.

Donald F. Locke

April 10, 2018

Donald “Don” F. Locke, 97, Warsaw, left this world to meet his beloved Jesus at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw at the age of 97. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born on March 6, 1921, in Warsaw, to Rheda Chorus (Engle) …read more.

Ella Irene Cook

April 10, 2018

Ella Irene Cook, 74, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio to Henry and Nannie (Huffman) Graybill. On July 6, 1968 she married Melvin Cook. He passed away March 17, 2012.  She was a homemaker and had previously …read more.

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